Shopping in American grocery stores is a sight for the eyes. If you head down the candy or snack aisle, everything looks colorful and exciting. But all that glitters is not gold. A recent study by Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute found that approximately 70% of foods on U.S. grocery shelves are ultra-processed. Yes, that …
Home Living
No one sits and decides their life’s long-term goal is to damage their house. Yet, you can vacuum every Saturday, repaint the walls every few years, and deep clean behind the oven, and still be quietly wrecking your house in ways that don’t show up until the damage is already done. Some of the biggest …
Cleaning is supposed to be cathartic, right? It’s one of those things that should bring you a sense of pride once completed—like finishing a tough workout or organizing your closet by color. But if you’re not careful, you might fall into some bad habits that leave you feeling less than accomplished when it comes to …
Have you been there? Sitting at home, scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest, when you stumble across the perfect renovation idea? Suddenly, you’re picturing your dream kitchen, a backyard oasis, or maybe a brand-new home office. But before you grab that sledgehammer and start knocking down walls, let me share a little truth bomb: some renovations …
Something will break down at some point in your home. You’ll be minding your own business when a cabinet door decides it’s had enough of fighting with gravity, the bathroom sink will start turning into a mini bathtub, and the once loyal chair will start shaking under you. You could call a professional, but where’s …
To be clear: We’re not talking literal garbage. Dumpster-diving “freegans” sometimes rescue perfectly good food that’s been thrown out, but that tactic isn’t for everyone. The “garbage” we’re talking about is food scraps that get thrown away before their time. For example, simmering a rotisserie chicken carcass in a few cups of water creates soup …
Sometimes, you’re faced with tough decisions: Donuts or croissants? Do you get the dress shirt in blue or white? Renovate or relocate? When you’re facing a home that feels off-kilter or that you’re outgrowing, you have two options: invest in a renovation to make it fit or pack up and find a new place altogether. …
You know your bathroom needs a remodel when showering doesn’t feel how it should. You’re clean, alright, but why are those green tiles bothering you so much? When the craving to remodel your bathroom strikes, it’s hard to ignore it. Sometimes, the grout starts looking a little sad, and remodeling becomes more of a need …
Who doesn’t love a well-stocked freezer? Having a surplus of good-quality meats, fruits, veggies, and a few frozen pizzas helps make meal prep feel easier. Plus, you can save money by buying things on sale, in bulk, and season. Losing power and risking losing hundreds of dollars of food (or more) can be a total …
In a country as vast and resource-rich as the United States, it’s surprising to learn that over 10% of Americans still struggle with food insecurity, even though we import only 20% of our food. During some of the toughest chapters in our nation’s history – World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II …